Sierra Allen

sierall@mail.regent.edu PO Box 67 Chestnut Ridge, PA 15422 724-322-3072

Website: sierra-allen.weebly.com

Objectives
Seeking a position as an elementary teacher (PreK-6) to create a safe and positive learning environment to aid
student growth.

Education
Regent University Bachelor of Science

Anticipated May 2016

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in PreK-6th Grade Education

Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Virginia Licensure Pending Application Approval

Student Teaching Experience

Thoroughgood Elementary School | 1444 Dunstan Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
3rd Grade Gifted Cluster

Created engaging lessons that were differentiated for students of different learning levels, specifically
providing enrichment for gifted learners.
Assumed all teaching responsibilities: planning lessons (whole group, small group, and centers), managing
classroom behavior, implementing interactive learning opportunities, administering and grading
assessments, grade level collaboration, and professional development.
Interacted with large amounts of technology through Digital Anchor program.

1st Grade Class

January 2016-March 2016

March 2016-May 2016

Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for young students, including hands-on activities that
promoted student involvement.
Assumed all teaching responsibilities and created lessons that were aligned with the curriculum and
standards for this grade level.
Explored appropriate uses for technology in the classroom through multiple mediums (students personal
laptops, Promethean boards, and iPads) while practicing with a large variety of educational websites and
tools.

Practicum Experience
Virginia Beach School District Over 130 hours in varying classrooms, including Title I.
Centerville Elementary School 2nd Grade Gifted Cluster
New Castle Elementary School 4th Grade
Diamond Springs Elementary Kindergarten

Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Fall 2015

Related Experience
Childtime Learning Corp., Virginia Beach, VA
Teacher

May 2014-August 2014

Taught young children of varying ages basic concepts and social skills at a National Early Childhood
Program accredited learning center. I assessed all progress, based on school curriculum, while remaining
connected with parents to ensure they were happy with their childs care and progress.